Colts listed as top fit for WR Michael Gallup in 2018 NFL Draft

Draft month is here and the Indianapolis Colts have plenty of needs to mark off of their checklist at the end of April when the 2018 NFL Draft commences, including adding a young, talented wide receiver.

While there might not be as much top heavy talent as in recent classes, there seems to be some solid depth in the early-to-middle rounds, which is where the Colts could likely look for another wide receiver to compete for the starting spot across from T.Y. Hilton.

Finding the right fit is important and Josh Liskiewitz of Pro Football Focus feels the Colts are the top fit for Colorado State’s Michael Gallup.

T.Y. Hilton is one of the league’s top deep threats, but the Colts need better performers elsewhere in their corps, in particular on short and intermediate routes. Gallup, the highest-graded FBS receiver in 2017 (92.0) and our No. 1 receiver prospect in the draft class, displayed outstanding production and efficiency throughout his college career. Last season, his 3.18 yards per route run was 15th-best in the country, but in 2016 he was even better and posted a mark of 4.34, second-best in FBS. His reliability extended to his hands as well, as he dropped just 12-of-191 catchable balls over the past two seasons.

The Colts lost Donte Moncrief to the Jacksonville Jaguars and they decided to not re-sign Kamar Aiken. This has left a void of depth on the roster behind Hilton and Chester Rogers.

The Colts have since signed Ryan Grant to a one-year deal but it could be that the front office views him more of a complementary piece and less as a starter.

This means the Colts are very much in play for a wide receiver during the draft and with four picks within the first 50 selections, they could add a nice target for Andrew Luck.

At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Gallup has a solid frame to play across from Hilton. He’s also coming off of a productive season in which he recorded 100 receptions for 1,418 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.

The Colts will be in the market for a wide receiver capable of starting early on, which means Gallup could be a name to watch when Day 2 rolls around.